Condoms, Fertility and Pregnancy Tests

– No matter what your relationship status is, family planning is an important aspect of reproductive heath. Today, many products available on the market help couples avoid unwanted pregnancy and choose the best time to attempt conception. Family planning products are more advanced and reliable than ever and can play a vital role in a man or woman's reproductive health and sexual relationships. At drugstore.com, we make purchasing family planning products simple, affordable and private, so that you can get the products that you need without feeling embarrassment or anxiety.

Contraceptives are products designed to decrease the likelihood of pregnancy, so that couples can choose when to start a family. Male condoms are one of the most commonly used forms of contraceptives on the market today and work by covering the penis and capturing semen, so that it cannot fertilize an egg. Many different types of condoms are available, including lubricated and non-lubricated varieties. Female contraceptives are also available over the counter and work by blocking sperm through different methods. The effectiveness rate of contraceptives varies from product to product, making it important that you read product information carefully and always use your birth control method as directed. READ MORE ABOUT CONDOMS, FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY TESTS »

If you and your partner are planning to have a child, you can increase your chances of conception by having intercourse during the time of the month when you are ovulating or fertile. Fertility tests monitor the amount of Luteinizing Hormone (LH), a key chemical released before ovulation, present in your body. The test can indicate whether or not you are currently ovulating. Ovulation kits work a little differently and track both LH levels and estrogen levels. The kit can typically give you a larger frame of possible days for conception to increase the likelihood of your getting pregnant.

Early prenatal care is vital to the health of both expectant mothers and their babies, making it important to confirm that you’re pregnant, if you suspect that you may be, as soon as possible. Today's home pregnancy tests offer a high rate of accuracy when used as directed and can help you determine whether or not you need to visit a doctor for prenatal care. The tests detect human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), a hormone that the body releases during pregnancy. Levels gradually increase over time, and you must have a certain amount of hCG in your body for it to be detected. Most pregnancy tests can accurately determine whether or not hCG is present by what would have been the first day of a missed period; however, some tests can be used sooner.

Whether you're worried that you may be pregnant, struggling with infertility or wanting to prevent pregnancy, drugstore.com has the family planning products you need to make informed choices and protect yourself while being sexually active. You'll find a wide selection of family planning products in our collection from numerous well-respected manufacturers. We'll ship your order in discreet packaging to keep issues related to your reproductive health a private matter. Bear in mind that the effectiveness of any contraceptive or family planning tool depends on the item being used correctly, so follow the instructions carefully once your order arrives. BACK TO TOP »